7% flat tax, Piraeus shipping capital, Mediterranean warmth
For remote workers and self-employed professionals. Requires €3,500/month income to qualify.
Property investment of €250,000 grants residency. Minimum rising to €500,000 in prime areas.
Foreign-source income taxed at flat 7% for 7 years—ideal for high earners and investors.
Housing: $750
Food: $320
Transport: $100
Healthcare: $70
Total Budget: $1,240
Upscale Athens district with galleries, upmarket dining, and sophisticated nightlife.
€1,000–1,500 per month
Coastal suburb offering beach access, modern amenities, and expat-friendly community.
€900–1,200 per month
Port city and global shipping capital with maritime industry hubs and maritime culture.
€700–900 per month
Northern city with lower costs, vibrant culture, and emerging tech scene.
€600–800 per month
Prestigious institution offering Greek and international curricula to Athens families.
British curriculum with emphasis on classical education in central Athens.
British international school serving expat families with rigorous academics.
International Baccalaureate curriculum in northern Greece's second-largest city.
Leading private hospital with comprehensive services and modern diagnostic facilities.
Premium healthcare provider with multiple locations across Greater Athens area.
International hospital offering specialist care and English-speaking staff.
Foreign-source income taxed at 7% flat rate for 7 years of residence in Greece.
Regular residents pay progressive tax from 9–44% depending on income brackets.
Dividend income taxed at 15%, with withholding tax requirements for distributions.
7% flat tax on foreign income for 7 years—excellent for high earners
Piraeus is world's largest ship management cluster
Exceptional Mediterranean lifestyle and food culture
EU residency pathway through Golden Visa
Rich history and cultural amenities
Strong shipping and finance professional networks
Slow bureaucracy and government processes
Public healthcare system overstretched and underfunded
Limited English in government offices outside major cities
Ongoing economic fragility and austerity measures
Property prices rising significantly in Athens
Visa regulations subject to change—7% regime not guaranteed long-term